Arnaldo Pomodoro: The Alchemist of Bronze Dies Aged 98

Arnaldo Pomodoro: The Alchemist of Bronze Dies Aged 98

The Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro has passed away at the age of 98. Pomodoro died at home in Milan on Sunday, the eve of his 99th birthday, according to a statement from Carlotta Montebello, director general of the Arnaldo Pomodoro Foundation. Born in 1926 in...
Sir Jony Ive Joins the British Museum Board of Trustees

Sir Jony Ive Joins the British Museum Board of Trustees

The British Museum has welcomed design visionary Sir Jony Ive to its Board of Trustees, marking a pivotal moment as the institution advances its ambitious Masterplan—a transformative reimagining of one of the world’s most significant cultural landmarks. Renowned for...
Leonard A. Lauder: Visionary Art Patron Dies Aged 92

Leonard A. Lauder: Visionary Art Patron Dies Aged 92

Leonard A. Lauder (1933–2025): the venerable collector, philanthropist, and driving force behind the Estée Lauder empire, has died at 92. A titan of industry and a custodian of modernism, Lauder’s legacy extends far beyond the boardroom, leaving his mark on museums,...
Simon Wallis OBE Appointed To Lead Royal Academy Of Arts

Simon Wallis OBE Appointed To Lead Royal Academy Of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts has named Simon Wallis OBE as its new Secretary and Chief Executive, marking a pivotal moment for the 256-year-old institution. Wallis, currently Director of The Hepworth Wakefield, will assume the role in September 2025, succeeding Axel...